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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,793.98, 812,533.35 and 330,635.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,793.98, 812,533.35 and 330,635.01 is: 456,275.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,793.98 : 812,533.35 = 330,635.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,793.98/812,533.35 = 330,635.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,793.98x = 812,533.35 × 330,635.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,793.98x = 268,651,972,302.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,651,972,302.58/588,793.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456,275.00

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